twelve feet of width, mature plantings doing the heavy lifting on privacy, and a direct living setup that actually earns the name. the surrounding brick and prewar details give it more character than most midblock courtyards manage. multiple access points and room for two seating areas. neighbors can see in, but so can you.

this terrace is very generous, and as such accommodate anything from bocce court to paddle ball. but to be truly enjoyed for relaxation some effort is needed to green it up

this terrace is safely tucked in the back corner of the building surrounded by the building, so it is very quiet, at her expense of a very limited view

that boxwood hedge is doing serious work, turning what could feel like a fishbowl into something approaching a private courtyard. twenty feet wide with established plantings already softening the office tower views. a proper dinner for six fits comfortably here, and the neighbors across the way will just have to wonder what you're serving.

generous width on this living level terrace, with ten feet giving you real room for the sectional, the extra chairs, and a coffee table without anyone feeling squeezed. the courtyard orientation means neighbors have sightlines in, which is fine for morning coffee and less ideal for anything requiring discretion. afternoon sun is modest at best.

not large and balcony like in its field but the terrace does come with water views and that's always a good thing even if they're oblique like they are here